Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine the richness of chocolate with the subtle freshness of zucchini, creating a unique and tasty treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prep the zucchini by grating it, squeezing out excess moisture, and setting it aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients: melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, stirring until fully combined.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve with a glass of milk or tea and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, try adding nuts, dried fruits, or coconut for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, zucchini, chocolate chip, dessert, baking